Women’s Health

Women's cricket is one of the six strategic priorities identified by the ICC. With the health and welfare of female cricketers central to this priority, the ICC has rolled out various initiatives around women’s health under the 100% Cricket movement to educate players and staff, build awareness, and normalise conversations in sporting environments.

As a part of the 100% Cricket initiative, the ICC conducted Women’s Health Education sessions for the first time at the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup and the Women’s T20 World Cup, both held in South Africa in January and February 2023.

Health Education for the first ever Women’s U19 T20 World Cup focussed primarily on the topic of menstrual health, educating the players about what is normal for their age group, and when they should seek help. Health Education was delivered at an ICC event for the first time and was repeated at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. The sessions were attended by all players and support staff, helping to normalise conversation around the topic.

At the Women’s T20 World Cup, Women’s Health Education sessions focused on menstrual, breast and pelvic floor health. The sessions were aimed at educating the players about how women’s health affects performance, what is normal, and when they should seek help.

Sessions were well received by the playing and coaching communities.

Looking to build on the momentum, the ICC will expand Women’s health education beyond global events. Health Education will also be delivered at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup pathway events across the five regions participating in qualification. The first such session will be delivered at the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Europe Division 2 being held in Jersey in May-June 2023.

The ICC has been working closely with member countries on women's health, and the 100% Cricket initiative intends to highlight work being done across cricket's membership in this space.